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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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